Boost Your Energy & Immune System with Cortisol & Adrenaline | Episode 18
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Boost Your Energy & Immune System with Cortisol & Adrenaline | Episode 18

Main Takeaways

  1. Understanding cortisol and epinephrine biology and managing them properly can optimize energy and immune system health.
  1. Fasting can increase growth hormone levels and lead to a range of benefits, while stomach growling is due to contraction of the stomach's smooth muscles.
  1. Exercise in a hot environment may increase growth hormone release but should be done with caution to avoid potential risks.
  1. Adrenaline and cortisol regulate energy levels and immune system, so it's important to talk to a doctor if there are concerns about their levels.
  1. Mindfully engage in activities such as deep breathing, cold showers, HIIT, and Wim Hof breathing to manage stress and boost energy levels, but always consult a doctor and proceed with caution.
  1. Reframing thoughts to be more positive and honest can increase energy levels and help push through difficult situations.
  1. Consistent practice of deep breathing and breath holds can help increase energy, alertness, metabolism, and even the immune system.
  1. Dedication, effort, and an optimal learning protocol that includes a hard run or HIIT, cold shower or breathing exercises, deep rest, and sleep can help maximize learning potential.
  1. Stress-reducing practices like deep breathing, meditation, and massage can help keep stress levels low and protect hair health.
  1. Developing practices for deliberately inducing adrenaline while staying mentally calm can effectively regulate energy and cortisol levels.